Portfolio Company
Whoppah
Europe's largest online marketplace for secondhand designer furniture, interior items, and art. Founded by Thomas & Evelien Bunnik in 2019, Whoppah's mission is to accelerate the reuse of beautifully designed items and revolutionize how people view secondhand design.
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1M+
Users Connected
20+
European Countries
€250M+
Retail Value Sold
500+
International Brands
The Marketplace For Your Dream Interior
Whoppah connects buyers and sellers of high-quality secondhand designer furniture, lighting, art, and decoration across Europe. Every designer item is curated and authenticated, ensuring 100% quality for buyers.
The platform provides hassle-free delivery, buyer protection, and a money-back guarantee. Sellers benefit from Whoppah's broad international reach and advanced AI-powered tools for listing and pricing.
Whoppah's broader mission is that by 2030, one million preloved design items will have found new homes, proving that circular design is not just better for the planet, but better business. View Whoppah on Crunchbase.
As Thomas Bunnik says: "Our purpose goes beyond resale. It's about reshaping consumption. It's about proving that great design doesn't need to be new to feel new."
Growth Through M&A
Strategic Acquisitions
2024
Design Market
Acquired French competitor Design Market, one of France's leading secondhand design platforms. This strategic move extended Whoppah's reach across Southern Europe, adding thousands of curated French design listings and establishing a strong foothold in one of Europe's most design-conscious markets. The acquisition accelerated Whoppah's pan-European expansion strategy.
2025
Showroommodellen
Dutch showroom model platform with 500+ international brands, welcoming retailers across Europe. This acquisition broadened Whoppah's offering beyond secondhand into ex-display and showroom models.
The Journey
Key Milestones
2019
Founded
Thomas & Evelien Bunnik-Remmelts co-founded Whoppah in Utrecht, Netherlands on May 21, 2019.
2020
Market Expansion
Expanded beyond the Netherlands into Belgium, Germany, and France.
2022
Awards & Recognition
Won KPMG Emerging Giants, CIO Most Innovative Leader, and Dutch Tech Innovator Award.
2023
€5M Funding Round
Secured €5 million in funding to accelerate European expansion.
2024
Expansion & Design Market Acquisition
Expanded into 12 additional European countries. Acquired French competitor Design Market, expanding into France's secondhand design market.
2025
Profitability & Showroommodellen
Achieved profitable growth in September 2025. Acquired Showroommodellen, adding 500+ international brands.
As Featured In
Press & Media
Reuters
Whoppah secures funding to expand European marketplace
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Whoppah acquires Showroommodellen after reaching profitability
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Is dit platform het nieuwe Marktplaats voor design?
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After reaching profitability, Whoppah acquires Showroommodellen
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Whoppah: dé marktplaats voor tweedehands design
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Whoppah named Emerging Giants winner 2022
Read article →Interior Daily
Whoppah enters new era of profitable growth
Read article →Sprout
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